A SMALL group recently gathered under the fig trees beside the creek in Bellingen Park for FOLK, an environmentally engaged, queer-friendly Christian gathering. Participants reflected, shared, prayed and listened to music. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.

A FRESH start for those struggling with gambling issues is on the horizon with the launch of a new Gambling Recovery Group in Coffs Harbour. Starting 7 January, the group will meet weekly at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, offering support for anyone ready to take control of their gambling

VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour completed a five-hour rescue mission last Thursday night, 21 November, after a catamaran became disabled in waters off Corindi. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said the skipper of the disabled vessel contacted radio operators at Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour at 6pm. Advertise with

CHILD poverty is costing the Coffs Harbour-Grafton region $1.3 billion a year, according to landmark research commissioned by peak social services body, the NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS). The report, titled “Lasting Impacts: The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW” calculated for the first time the impact of failing

THE bizarre disappearance and death of a Queensland grandmother found partially buried in Coffs Harbour, hundreds of kilometres from her hometown, has taken another turn. Police have located a car belonging to Wendy Hansen, 63, at a train station in Brisbane's north. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

TOORMINA resident Roger Harris, 74, is pressing for compensation from City of Coffs Harbour Council for the financial and time costs associated with injuries sustained from a road accident on Minorie Drive. The accident happened in June while Mr Harris was allegedly driving his electric scooter between 20-30 kilometres per hour